Motorists in Ayrshire could be set to face weeks of potential travel disruption as road repairs take place across the network.

That will see improvement works take place on the A77, A76, A71, and B7046.

At the forefront of the improvements will be major resurfacing work at the Moorfield roundabout.

The Ayrshire Roads Alliance will be carrying out the work as part of its ongoing programme of improvements and are expected to last four weeks.

However, the work on the A71, the roundabout surface, and the B7046, is weather dependent and may last longer.

It will involve lane reconstruction, realignment of the approach islands, replacement of the road surfaces, re-setting ironwork and renewing the associated road markings and road studs.

Re-surfacing works will take place across the road network

At least one lane of traffic in each direction on the A71 will be closed during the works, with the B7064 expected to be closed at times in both directions from the roundabout (Kilmarnock and Crosshouse). Signed diversions will be in place.

Access to the A759 from Dundonald Road in Kilmarnock will remain open throughout the works.

An ARA spokesman said delays are “to be expected” and apologised for any inconvenience caused during the works.

This will coincide with resurfacing works on the A77 starting on July 22, with contractors Scotland TranServ carrying out £86,000 of “essential” repairs.

Operating on behalf of Transport Scotland, the work is being carried out to ensure the longevity of the road surface.

That will be carried out on July 25 and 26, with work also taking place on July 28 and 29, as well as August 1 and 2.

Andy Fraser from Scotland TranServ said: “It is important we carry out these essential maintenance works to ensure the longevity of the road surface; benefiting local communities and road users for years to come.

“To ensure minimal disruption, the work has been programmed to be carried out over the shortest period of time possible.

“However, I would urge road users to plan ahead and to leave plenty of time for their journeys.”

An investment of around £400,000 will also see work get underway at nearby Bridgehouse Bargower on Tuesday, July 19, with the project running till Thursday, September 1.

Located south of Crossroads roundabout, work will get underway to refurbish the bridge deck; concrete repairs, waterproofing, joint replacement and a new road surface.

Works will be carried out under traffic lights and a convoy system from 8am on July 19 till 6am on September 1.